Associate Manager, Procurement Media Services

Location: Greater New Brunswick, NJ
Contact: Janene Cleary, jd@bandishgroup.com

THE ROLE:

Associate Manager, Procurement Media Services | Global Public Company

DESCRIPTION:

We have been engaged to identify a Media Services Procurement Associate Manager, who will play a key role in shaping and executing sourcing strategies for over $800MM of media initiatives across North America. One will be at the forefront of change, influencing supplier relationships and media investments to maximize value for our client. This is an exciting chance to step into a dynamic environment where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your leadership will power business growth.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THIS COMPANY AND ROLE:

  • The Procurement team is committed to ensuring that every decision they make contributes to customer satisfaction and product excellence.

  • Procurement’s mission is to champion innovation, enable growth, and deliver functional excellence through advanced technologies within a dynamic environment that supports the company’s ongoing success.

  • The team is empowered to develop solutions that fuel our client’s purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet.

HIGHLIGHTS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting processes for media, e-commerce, retail media, influencer, advertising production, and agency operations, ensuring alignment with business goals.

  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving collaboration, value creation, and continuous improvement.

  • Develop and implement innovative media sourcing strategies, identifying opportunities for growth, cost savings, and process optimization.

  • Conduct ongoing market analysis, supplier segmentation, and spend analytics to inform strategic decisions and deliver on KPIs.

  • Foster supplier diversity and manage robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs to deliver excellence and innovation across categories.

  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies while leading RFI/RFP processes, risk management, and digital transformation projects in support of the Global Procurement agenda.

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.

  • At least 8 years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Media, or Marketing-related roles.

  • Proven ability to analyze complex data, develop strategies, and negotiate contracts.

  • Deep understanding of media and advertising operations within a CPG or agency environment.

  • Advanced skills in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and strategic cost management.

  • Proficiency with procurement software and exposure to leading digital/data analytics initiatives.

  • Strong leadership, innovation mindset, and a passion for driving change and sharing best practices across teams.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, demonstrated via impactful project execution.

CONTACT:

Janene Cleary, Director Life Sciences Recruiting
Phone: 267-483-5233 ext. 103
Email: jd@bandishgroup.com

The Bandish Group, LLC
Life Sciences Executive Search
Greater Philadelphia Region
www.bandishgroup.com